Loudoun Real Estate Group AGC to Pull a Plane for Special Olympics at Dulles Airport!

Loudoun's REALTORS with Ask Gina & Company are dusting off their capes and getting ready to pull a plane down the runway to support the Special Olympics!

 Come out and support the Special Olympics-- For every $5 you donate, you will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad Mini! (A huge thank you to Melissa Bell @ McLean Mortgage for donating the iPad!!)

It's that time of year again-- this September, join Ask Gina & Company of Keller Williams Realty as we haul a jet down the runway!  This fundraiser supports the Special Olympics, challenging teams to pull an honest to goodness airplane using a ROPE and MUSCLE.  When September 20th comes around, the Ask Gina & Company Superheroes team will stand tall, capes fluttering in the wind -- and you can too!  Ask Gina & Company is looking for some heroic team members. If you want to be part of our super-posse, simply click here to sign up!  However, if you don't want to change out of your Clark Kent outfit to pull the plane with us, please still consider donating money to Special Olympics Virginia, as every bit counts.

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It gets better.

As a thank-you for your support, every $5 you donate, you will be entered in a drawing to win an iPad Mini!  Drawings will be held Monday, September 22! 

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It takes a village-- come dressed as your profession; you can add a cape to anything!  Whether you're a nurse, a policeman, a fire fighter, a receptionist, accountant.... Everyone is a super hero and an essential part of making our world a better place.  

You can contact us at 703-574-3478 for any additional information.  Ask Gina & Company hopes you will join us as we give where we live and drag that jet down the runway at Dulles!

Please visit pull.ask-gina.com to register, donate, and become a SUPER HERO!

Put on your cape and help us pull a plane! Register here at: pull.ask-gina.com

Ask Gina & Company Superheroes Unite to Pull a Plane to Support Special Olympics

It's a bird!  It's a plane!

...Actually, this time it is a plane, and Ask Gina & Company is going to pull it!

It's that time of year again-- this September, join Ask Gina & Company of Keller Williams Realty as we haul a jet down the runway!  This fundraiser supports the Special Olympics, challenging teams to pull an honest to goodness airplane using a ROPE and MUSCLE.  When September 20th comes around, the Ask Gina & Company Superheroes team will stand tall, capes fluttering in the wind -- and you can too!  Ask Gina & Company is looking for some heroic team members. If you want to be part of our super-posse, simply click here to sign up!  However, if you don't want to change out of your Clark Kent outfit to pull the plane with us, please still consider donating money to Special Olympics Virginia, as every bit counts. You can contact us at 703-574-3478 for any additional information.  Ask Gina & Company hopes you will join us as we give where we live and drag that jet down the runway at Dulles!

Please visit pull.ask-gina.com to register, donate, and become a super hero!

Loudoun County is Ranked #1 in the Nation!

Looking for a place to settle down, raise your kids, work, eat and play?  Then Loudoun County just may be the place for you!

Movoto's Real Estate Blog has ranked Loudoun County #1 out of the top 10 counties in the nation, as it ranked highest in the following categories: median rent, median home price, percent of families living below the poverty line, median household income, unemployment rate, and high school graduation.

Median rent: Out of all the counties in question, Loudoun County had the highest median rent, meaning that people can and will pay the money to live in the area!

Median home price: Moderately high!  Higher numbers in this category indicate the increased desirability of the area!

% of families living below the poverty line: It is noted that only 2.51% of families are below the poverty line, therefore most of the people living in the area are financially stable.

Median household income: Number one out of all the counties ranked.  (Hence why the people can afford those fancier homes!)

Unemployment rate: Fourth lowest out of all of the counties ranked, Loudoun County came in with an unemployment rate of 4.85%.  Great place to live if you want/need a job!

High School Graduation rate: As a member of Loudoun County, I can attest to the fact that the schools here are fabulous.  Not only are they off-the-charts for your children, high schools in the area have a combined graduation rate of 93%.  (Move here if you'd like your grumpy teen to graduate and get out of your basement!)

Combined with the fact that Loudoun County is crawling with excellent parks, recreational organizations and all of your day-to-day amenities, it is very easy to find happiness in the area.

In fact, the spotlight was put on Loudoun County on NBC Channel 4! 

Celebrating Loudoun: A Great Place for Business

Explore Loudoun County!

So go on! Don't hesitate to explore this wonderful area-- there is plenty to do, plenty to see, and plenty to eat and drink! (Virginia is known for its wineries, and some of the best are right here in Loudoun County!)

You too can be in the spotlight-- simply contact Ask Gina & Company to unlock your life in Loudoun County today! (703)-574-3478

Join Ask Gina & Company in Enjoying Virginia's Tax-Free Weekend, August 1-3!

Join Ask Gina and Company as we celebrate a tax-free weekend here in Virginia!  

Tax Free Weekend Hits Virginia Aug 1-3--are you ready?

American patriots in the 1700's had the mantra "no taxation without representation!"  Well. We have representation, but this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Virginia is helping to save your wallet (and your sanity) without  sales tax! Purchased products that qualify will be free of the normal 5.3-6% tax rate!  If you, like the many inhabitants of Northern Virginia are attempting to get ready for this coming school year, now is the time to go shopping!  Purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax.   Awesome, right? 

Excited for tax-free weekend? So are we!!

 The tax free weekend 2014 is one of three tax-free holidays, one of which is actually soon approaching in October!  October 10-13th, you'll have the chance to purchase Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products and satisfy all of your various electric needs.  It's a win-win-- You'll be energy efficient AND tax-free!  For more information on the various tax holidays, visit the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Information Center

So go on out and embrace back-to-school tax-free weekend 2014 with Ask Gina & Company!

Not a resident of Virginia?  You can get in on the tax benefits every year with one easy move-- just Ask Gina & Company how you can unlock your possibilities.

Gina Tufano is The Best of Suburbia! HURRY and Vote to Let All of NOVA Know!

Gina Tufano is The Best of Suburbia! HURRY and Vote to Let All of NOVA Know! 

 *TIME IS RUNNING OUT– VOTING ENDS MIDNIGHT JULY 31st!* 

 The time has come! It’s the final stretch, and voting ends July 31st– Will you be in time to vote Gina Tufano of Ask Gina and Company as 2014′s Best of Suburbia? Gina Tufano, voted previously as “Loudoun’s Best Realtor 2013″ has been nominated by our Northern Virginia neighbors as the best real estate agent in Northern Virginia! However, we need YOUR vote so that we can take home the official title!

Vote Ask Gina & Company (#37!) as Best of Suburbia 2014!

Vote Ask Gina & Company (#37) as Best of Suburbia 2014! We appreciate you hitting up Posh Seven Magazine’s website and selecting Gina Tufano for Best of Suburbia 2014 survey’s best real estate agent (question #37). Don’t forget to fill in your e-mail address before hitting SUBMIT. Good news– The Best of Suburbia’s survey allows you to vote once per e-mail address through midnight on July 31st, and you will even be entered to win a $100 Visa/Master Card gift card! We are so honored to be nominated as Loudoun’s favorite REALTOR! 

So hurry– let’s go vote and bring home the win! 

Ask Gina & Company would like to thank you for your vote!

 Ask Gina & Company takes pride in providing extraordinary service to our clients and has assisted buyers and sellers of Northern Virginia since 1996. Call our Ashburn office at (703)574-3478 or visit our website www.ask-gina.com to find out how AGC can help you unlock the possibilities of owning your very own piece of Loudoun County!

Top Tips for Keeping your NOVA Home in Tip Top Shape this Spring

Spring Maintenance Tips

Ask Gina & Company knows that you are ready for sunshine and warm weather but is your Sterling, VA home ready? Here are a few ways to keep your Rivercrest home in tip top shape as we transition into our NOVA spring:

1.       Inspect your roof- use binoculars to inspect your roof from the ground and if you spot anything troublesome, call a professional! AGC has several recommended contractors that we are happy to refer you to.

2.       Dust off & repair your windows’ screens

3.       Remove leaves and debris from your gutters- don’t let excess water wreak havoc on your home; clean out those gutters so that they can do their job!

4.       Lint can be sneaky and bypass the lint trap; cleaning your vent can save you money and prevent a house fire!

5.       Check outside faucets for freeze damage and replace if necessary

6.       Re-caulk doors and windows before you start blasting the AC this summer.

7.       Your deck should be cleaned and sealed every year and don’t forget to regularly check for signs of rot to ensure structural integrity!

Follow these spring maintenance suggestions so that when you’re ready for Ask Gina & Company to sell your Loudoun home, it is in tip top shape! Call our NOVA office at (703)574-3478 to be referred to our recommended contractors and to ask your Sterling real estate questions.

Rivercrest Cul-De-Sac Castle with Stunning Kitchen is Looking for New Owners!

5 Bedroom Rivercrest Home on Water Valley Ct.

Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats IDX Search

$760,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 4,565 sqft Lot: 9,583 sqft Location 20376 Water Valley Ct. Sterling, VA 20165 USA

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Gina M. Tufano Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway (703) 574-3478 gina@ask-gina.com http://www.ask-gina.com         Listed by: Ask Gina & Company w/Keller Williams Realty

Our recent listings 5 Bedroom Rivercrest Home on Water Valley Ct. Custom Built Leesburg Home on One Acre Beautiful Rivercrest Home in Sterling, Virginia! * Ashburn Keller Williams Cascades Townhome w Finished Basement on Sandbank Sq. Single Family Residential for $879,000 in Sterling, VA Subscribe to our listing feed

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Ask Gina About Title Insurance- Part 1

Ask Gina About Title Insurance

Part 1

What the heck is title insurance?  I have homeowner's insurance for my new Loudoun home - is that the same thing? What does it cover anyway?

Title insurance is a one-time charge that covers a wide range of possible issues that may crop up at any point from the day you purchase your Cascades townhome until long after you have sold it and moved to your Lansdowne executive home and even into that cute little Del Webb active adult community....yes, one charge covers you for good.

Ok covers for what?      

• ·         Errors in Public Records- Clerical or filing errors could affect the deed or survey of your property and cause undo financial strain to resolve.
• ·         Unknown Liens- Prior owners could have accumulated debt that, although not your own, could cause banks or other financial companies to place liens on your property even after you have closed on the sale.
• ·         Illegal Deeds- It is possible that a prior deed was made by an undocumented immigrant, a minor, a person of unsound mind, or one who is reported single but is actually married. These instances can affect the enforceability of prior deeds, affecting previous (and possibly present) ownership.
• ·         Missing Heirs- When heirs are missing at time of death or family members contest the will for property rights, your right to the property can be affected, even long after your purchase.
• ·         Forgeries- Forged or fabricated documents that affect property ownership can jeopardize your right to your home.
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This information is courtesy of Champion Title, who wants to make home buyers aware that these and other issues are often covered by title insurance. Ask Gina & Company wants to help you acquire and keep the Northern Virginia home of your dreams so call us today at (703)574-3478.

Rivercrest Home on McCarthys Island Ct. is Under Contract!

Single Family Home in Sterling, VA is Under Contract!
Future owners have fallen under the spell of this enchanting Rivercrest home! Enter the cul de sac castle to be greeted by the open entryway and sleek staircase. Wood floors cover the main level which features a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances while the upper level houses five bedrooms including the master, its spacious closets, and the en suite master bathroom. The magic continues in the basement where wood floors cover the bonus bedroom and rec room and you can exit the Sterling home to the private and tree adorned backyard. Are you ready to purchase or sell Rivercrest real estate? Call Ask Gina & Company today to unlock the possibilities!

Overview Maps Photos Description Neighborhood Market Stats IDX Search

$879,000 Single Family Home Main Features 6 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom Interior: 5,925 sqft Lot: 11,761 sqft Location 47367 McCarthys Island Ct. Sterling, VA 20165 USA

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Gina M. Tufano Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway (703) 574-3478 gina@ask-gina.com http://www.ask-gina.com         Listed by: Ask Gina & Company w/Keller Williams Realty

Our recent listings Custom Built Leesburg Home on One Acre Beautiful Rivercrest Home in Sterling, Virginia! * Ashburn Keller Williams Cascades Townhome w Finished Basement on Sandbank Sq. Single Family Residential for $879,000 in Sterling, VA Rivercrest Home at Middle Bluff Place w Finished Basement Subscribe to our listing feed

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Custom Built Leesburg Home on Evergreen Mills Rd. For Sale

Custom Built Leesburg Home on One Acre

Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats IDX Search

$585,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Interior: 3,528 sqft Lot: 1.00 acre(s) Location 20705 Evergreen Mills Rd. Leesburg, VA 20175 USA

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Gina M. Tufano Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway (703) 574-3478 gina@ask-gina.com http://www.ask-gina.com         Listed by: Ask Gina & Company w/Keller Williams Realty

Our recent listings Custom Built Leesburg Home on One Acre Beautiful Rivercrest Home in Sterling, Virginia! * Ashburn Keller Williams Cascades Townhome w Finished Basement on Sandbank Sq. Single Family Residential for $879,000 in Sterling, VA Rivercrest Home at Middle Bluff Place w Finished Basement Subscribe to our listing feed

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